Giant Belgium Club Gent Sign Water FC Duo Chinonso, Oladoye.

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4 years ago

March 29, 2021

Joel Ajayi

Belgium Club side, Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent, often simply known as Gent Or KAA Gent have signed two players of Nigeria’s foremost football club Water FC of Abuja.

Chinonso Emeka a tall striker with shooting precision as well as defensive midfielder, Olawale Oladoye both signed for the Gent recently

Chinonso was instrumental to the Flying Eagles of Nigeria winning gold at the 2019 African Games.

Oladoye on his part has shone like a million star in recent times including featuring in matches for the same competition.

The duo has become the latest Nigerians to ply their trade with the Belgian side.

Other Nigeria players before them in the club were late Samuel Okwaraji, Etim Esin, Philip Azango, William Troost-Ekong, Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Kalu.

Gent are currently 9th on the Belgian First Division League with 43 points from 31 games and the two Nigerians are expected to push them up the ladder

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Paul Salami Fires Hat-Trick as U23 Side Defeats 10-Man Melbourne Sharks

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14 hours ago

June 3, 2025

The Gleamer

Jeph Akanji

Paul Salami’s Stunning Hat-Trick Sinks 10-Man Melbourne Sharks in U23 Showdown

Nigerian-born midfielder Paul Salami stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, leading his side to a dominant 3-0 victory over the Melbourne Sharks in Week 9 of the Australian U23 League.

The 21-year-old rising star opened the scoring in the 20th minute, calmly finishing off a swift counter-attack to put his team ahead. The momentum shifted further in their favor when Sharks defender Liam Mastos received a straight red card in the 40th minute for a reckless challenge, forcing the home side to play with 10 men.

Salami continued to exploit the numerical advantage with clinical precision. He netted his second goal in the 52nd minute, capping off a well-orchestrated team move, before sealing his hat-trick in the 75th minute with a composed finish that left the goalkeeper with no chance.

Operating with poise and creativity in midfield, Salami’s performance was a masterclass in attacking intelligence, control, and execution. His match-winning display not only earned him the match ball but also solidified his growing reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the league.

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